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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1978
Page
1
Marian Rodgers comments on Rick Smith's Texas Morning column and a quirky 1970s view of robots doing kitchen duties by 1979. The letter cites TV driven routines, programmed tasks, and someone who watches commercials for work, ending with a teaser that the piece continues on page 3.
The council appointed Reverend A E Line, pastor at St James Episcopal Church and owner of Pinkerton's Camera and Sound, as municipal judge for a one year term effective immediately through December 31. The meeting also approved a Pritchard and Abbott contract and bids for a GMC pickup.
Florence M. Gray announces a replacement convalescent center for Monahans after the April 1977 tornado. The site will be razed and a multi family residential unit built in a new location once insurance settlements, settled in October, allow clearance to begin.
Commissioners approved the Monday morning agenda in a little over half an hour. The first item set a small rate adjustment for Blue Cross Blue Shield Group Hospitalization and Life Coverage, with employee participation unchanged.
Mary Childs announces she will not seek re election as Ward County Clerk and plans to retire December 31 1978 after 24 years in office. She thanks voters and recalls service while detailing family plans and gratitude to staff and the public. The article also notes appointments to local water districts and budget actions.
Pat Finley announces their candidacy for Ward County Clerk, citing over 20 years in the office and experience across criminal civil probate filing recording elections vital statistics and office bookkeeping. A comment mentions building location within city limits and reliance on weather for completion while noting a need for speedy action on an exemption certificate.
A Salvation Army drop station is set up for Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jaycee Building, 110 South Alice. People may bring usable clothing and other donations. receipts are issued for financial contributions. Pick-up service is not available. contributions must be brought to the site on Saturday.
LeRoy Moore announces candidacy for Ward County Precinct 4 commissioner in the May 6 Democratic Primary. A longtime resident since 1936, he cites business experience and familiarity with voters. Moore retired from Gulf Refining, ran Moore's Tire and Supply, led Wickett Gulf Employees Credit Union, and lives with wife Evelyn at 3700 West Sealy, both active in First United Methodist Church.
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